Watching the giving/taking of alms in Luang Prabang

Every morning, Buddhist monks of all ages walk the streets outside of their wats and accept alms, gifts of food, from local residents.  The fact that this age old tradition still runs every morning at 5:30am like clockwork is one reason it's a fascinating ritual to observe.

Monks taking alms in Luang Prabang from Craig Palumbo on Vimeo.